Foraker Un Daunted as Senate on Record Face Off
Ohioan Foraker moves to place his bill on the record in the Senate amid a likely clash over civil service removals, while House Republicans convene a caucus to back an emergency currency measure and plan rapid action before week’s end.
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Committee On
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Senate
Gena
Lilins
Sims
Forake
Brownsville
Wiese
Cnavier
Reyld Ce
Mrs Cleveland At Church In Personal Update
Reports from Hotelton note former President Grover Cleveland resting comfortably at home after a long illness. Flowers arrive from friends as Mrs Cleveland attends the Presbyterian church in the afternoon. Clergy say the patient’s condition improved and he spent a peaceful night.
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Cleveland
Dows
Misevelard
Presbyterian Hirch
Frizzas
Dr Miles Anti Pain Pills Offer Quick Relief
A vintage health ad touts Dr Miles Anti Pain Pills as a remedy for neuralgia sciatica stomach and backaches. It promises nerve soothing action with no nausea or after effects and offers a money back guarantee if the first package fails. It lists MILES MEDICAL CO as the maker and Rost 1121 St Clair St Cleveland Ohio as a contact point.
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Miles
St Clair St
Cleveland
Ohio
Miles Medical CO
Elkhart
Ind
May Fall District Bills In House Controversy
District measures eyeed under suspension of rules as Smith aims to move child labor and other district bills. Conference on street railway legislation stalled after limited conferees meetings. Aimed reforms include street car supervision and a reorganization plan for Dubie School District.
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Messares
Representative Smith
House
Senate
Smyth
Congress
Union Station
Interstate Commerce Commission
Dolver
Dubie
Uve
Mexi Sessior
Paper mill inquiry ends after lengthy U S visit discussion
A Washington Post report from Saatoga New York says a congressional committee investigating the Internation al Paper Company in Corinth concluded a months long inquiry this afternoon. The panel, led by Representative James Mann, heard testimony on wage trends and paper production costs with officials noting that pulpwood now largely comes from Canada and that skilled labor wages in the United States have remained steady while unskilled role wages shifted.
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Washington Post
Saatoga
International Pauper Company
Corinth
United States
Teft
Washington
James Mann
James AC Milles
Kansas
William Ho Stafford
Wisconsin
Phetus Whim
Canada
Ireso
Trormpton
Protests Rise as Petitioners Plead for Right to Petition
The article notes mounting protests over petitioners pressing lawmakers to address rights to petition and recalls a lengthy debate on amendatory acts. It mentions Memorials and a view that many feel overburdened by recent demands while some observers question constitutional viability.
Opposition to President's plan stalls inland waterways bill
Senator Nelson of Minnesota and fellow lawmakers oppose the inland waterways measure. The bill, trimmed from 90 million to around 10 million, faces Senate action as Nelson warns it may fail without broader support. The controversy centers on the President's stance and reactions from the Minnesota delegation and Reed-on.
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Minnesoti
Senate
Congress
Vainey
Mederat
Monnesota
Rainey
Dan
Ms erArts
Dane Sindor
Sand
Minnesota
Tlouse
Moe
Boenvtor Welson
Scholarships Proposed by Ancient Order of Hibernians
A joint committee in Washington discussed Gaelic scholarships for Catholic University. Leaders Most Rev John Glennyson, Rev Patrick Ryan, and Rev Bishop OConnell agreed on the plan to endow at least one $250 yearly scholarship for four years, pending Indianapolis convention approval.
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Order of Hiberneins
Baratoga
America
Washington
John 2
Glenson
Loui
Patrick J Ryen
Philadelphia
J J Oconnell
Catholic University
St Pat-ricks
Glennan
Ryan
Atter
Oconnell
Messrs Moran
Halugan
Order of Hibernians
Indianapolis
Republics Join Hands Peace Ceremony at Pan American Bureau
The president will urge peace as the Marine Band performs at a 2 PM public concert for about 3000 invited guests and many dignitaries. Speakers include Secretary Root, Andrew Carnegie, Cardinal Gibbons, and Bishop Cranston. The cornerstone of the International Bureau of American Republics building will be laid, with many governors and diplomats in attendance.
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International Bureau of American Republics
United States
Supreme Coart
Senate
House of Representatives
Italam
Vistory
John Johnson
Minnesota
BB Wanner
Alabama
Edwin J. Norris
Montana
Geform* Unry
New Mexico
Jonn ¢ Cutler
Utah
Sev
F Nori
Mississipp
Gus Augustus E. Willson
Kentucky
Bryant B Brooks
Wyoming
James Higuinas
Rhode Island
Elihu Root
South Mexico
Latin America
Senor Joagium Nabuco
Braz
Deas
Laan Amery Loan
Washington
Hig Janeiro
Andrew Carnegie
Angular Comedence
International Bureau
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Aireay
Joan Daniel
Martie
Ste
Charmanne
Ofina
Joaquin
Abuce
Brazil
Arjestone
Bishop Cranston
Guatemala Stands in Fear Amid Political Turmoil
Special to The Washington Fest from Mexico City reports Guatemala paralysed by unrest. The Northern Railroad runs only one semi weekly train, many native firms close, wealthier residents flee fearing arrest by President Cabrera. Reports say more executions of political prisoners are planned in coming days.
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Mexico City
Guatemala
Iim
Cabrera
Russell Sails Home From Venezuela Amid Diplomatic Strains
May 10 dispatch reports W W Russell American Minister to Venezuela leaving La Guaira aboard the Caracas for a two month U S vacation. He had just visited Puerto Cabello and arrived amid tense U S Venezuelan ties with no Venezuelan officials on hand to bid farewell. In La Guaira the consul is incommunicado amid plague distress grows among unemployed and aid is sought from Caracas chamber of commerce and a second relief convoy has gone in with provisions. Paris notes eight French expulsions heighten anti Castro sentiment and comments a US show of force might be needed to teach Venezuela a lesson while state department officials weigh timing and moves.
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Russell
Venezuela
Caracas
United States
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Paduca
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la Guajira
Chamber of Commerce
Paris
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Castro
Temps
France
M ‘Talgny
Cullom
Roosevvelt
Washington
Tonsus Moffat
State Department
la Gualia
Herbert Hengsbreine
Little Recruit for Spain Incident at Royal Thanksgiving
A misread report from The Washington Post describes a December thanksgiving event in Madrid where a royal procession formed for a chapel service. A royal infant and guards were noted in the procession amid surprise and ceremonial moves as the royal family attended. The infant was enrolled into the Kings regiment by Minister of War Cer o de Rayere after the service.
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Washington Post
The
Asturius
Cer O de Rayere
Kings Regiment
Rockefeller Thief-Taker In California City
Wealthy Kansas stockman and cousin of John D Rockefeller pursued a thief who had robbed him of a watch in the city. The thief was overtaken and handed to a marshal. Rockefeller testified in court yesterday as the watch, a gift from John D Rockefeller, was explained.
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Frank S. Rockefeller
Kansas
John D Rockefeller
Rockefuller
Mhesnan
Mir Rockefeller
Aqua experts to meet at annual waterworks convention
The twenty seventh annual American Waterworks Association convention will run a week in Washington. About 1000 hydraulic and civil engineers from the United States and Canada are expected. Events include opening address by Commissioner Henry H Macfarland, reception, ball, and visits to Mount Vernon Fort Myer and Arlington. Local committee members are listed. Also noted is Otto Voorhees, 19, who committed suicide after his first intoxication case in Trenton New Jersey.
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Washington
Assembly Hall
Arlington Hotel
United States
Canada
Henry H. Macfarland
Fairbanks
George Wo Felix
T the Association
Alington
George W. Telix
Woolock
Linter States Marine Band
Presient Feba
Roosevelt
White House
Mount Vernon
Fort Myer
Artington
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W O A McFarland
H W Fuller
G C C Carll
A EB Johnson
F W Schoenborn
H F Longsey
P L Dougherty
John C Kelly
Jets
Walter Drummond
Fred N Whitcomb
Oscar B Mueller
Robert B Mulligan
Fred & Bates
Chatftman
A. van Winkle
Fred A Smith
Francis F Longley
Taft Negotiates Canal Boundary Dispute Amid Talks
Secretary Taft meets with Panamanian and U S officials in Panama City to push treaty talks involving Colombia and Panama over canal zone boundaries. A provisional accord on key points emerges and action is postponed until Taft consults with Roosevelt and Root. An arbitration panel will decide land titles and valuations for canal use with Magoon as umpire. Taft to return to the United States soon.
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Magoon
Cuba
Fleet Has Day of Rest in San Francisco
After four days of hospitality the Pacific and Atlantic fleets rested Sunday. Admiral Liomus stayed at the Far Southern Hotel, attended a banquet in Oakland, and later a wine dinner at Annapolis with Naval Academy graduates. The Pacific fleet under Rear Admiral Caxton will sail from San Francisco around May 11 for a short coast cruise following Admiral Sperry’s succession to command.
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Oakland
Annapolis
Aeeta
Pacific Fleet
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San Aanesen
Spers
Dayton
Sperry
Mis sour cruiser crew gains hard earned seaman status
An officer aboard the battleship Mis sour during a cruise praised its impact on enlisted men. He argued the voyage, though hazardous and exposing many green recruits, will produce capable seamen and renews Navy spirit after a harsh start on the Pacific coast.
Disarming Basilan Moros Progresses Quietly
May 10 dispatch reports disarming Basilan Moros proceeding without serious trouble. Lanazo districts remain quiet as troops operate against incidents. General Weston returns to Manila after inspecting districts, noting conditions calmer than usual.
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Basilan Moross
Lanazo
Par
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Manite
Iran
Prince's Trial Far Off for Prince zu Eulenburg
Special cable from Berlin reports Prince zu Eulenburg denied bail and charged with perjury in connection with Haden's allegations. Trial unlikely this year as crown prosecutor expects no ready witness before October. Bail denial cited risk the prince might kill himself if freed.
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Wash Neton Post
Berlin
Hafl
Priince Zu
Pair Killed by Bandits in Mexican Home Invasion
Special to The Washington Post from Tampico May 10 reports an American husband and wife murdered by bandits at their Los Plantanes residence near here. They were attacked in their home, stabbed to death, and robbed of 3000 dollars carried from their Oklahoma former home. Names of the victims are not known.
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Washington Post
Tampico
Mexico
Los Plantanes
Oklahoma
Ameer Recalled Troops Amid Frontier Tensions
Simla May 10 The Ameer of Afghanistan finally replies to the Indian government's remonstrance over incursions into British territory. He cites frontier tribal control difficulties and says he has issued strict orders recalling those who crossed the frontier and instructing officials to stop further incursions.
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Simla
British India
Ameer
Afghanistan
Receivers’ Sale of Thomas R. Riley Lumber Yard Contents
Receivers advertise public auction of the entire stock at 13th St and Ohio Ave NW in Washington DC, starting May 12, 1908 at 10:30 AM, daily until sold. Items include lumber, sash, doors, blinds, glass, machinery, millwork, office furniture, wagons, harness, and related hardware, with inspection daily and cash terms.
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Washington DC
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Philadelphia
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Northwest
Sloan & CO
Ethredt
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Columbie
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Aurh
Wash
Taylor Arms
Samla
Walter Bowil
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American Security and Trust Company
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Spacer
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Annie Dormet
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